Vivo V70 Elite vs Vivo X500
The Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $400 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V70 Elite
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V70 Elite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V70 Elite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1913976 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo V70 Elite by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Vivo V70 Elite was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo V70 Elite and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo V70 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V70 Elite over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.